im new to putting on makeup on need help
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im new to putting on makeup on need help
hi i am just starteing out putting on makeup on i just bout me a makeup kit any way i got touch & glow loose face powder . what is it use for
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I went to a boutique specializing in CD makeovers - it cost $140 - 75 for the instruction and 65 for the makeup kit - but the time was well worth it.
See my photos in the gallery.
Key points:
- use a cream foundation to cover the beardline - don't have to use redman makeup, and use enough to do the job.
- use the excess from covering up your beardline to do the rest of your face - no need to use an excess on your forehead, cheeks, etc.
- use a powder afterwards to set the foundation - just puff it on. Blend the powder to the hairline
- also use the powder to blend in to your neck and upper chest so the colors match.
- use some blush - smile to locate the areas just above your smile lines.
- use a lip liner to outline your lips - follow the edge of your lips - use a color darker than the lipstick you plan on using.
- lipstick is pretty obvious!
- eyeborws - use a brown eyebrow pencil to fill in the curve.
- eyeliner - very tricky - liquid eyeliner can lead to having a line on your eyelid - wait until it dries. Make a thick line on your upper eyelid and WAIT.....keep a q-tip with some foundation on it to erase mistakes! Draw the ends of the oine so they go UP and not down
- lower eyelashes - sketch VERY gently when doing this - draw a line right to the edge of the eyelashes - right into the lashes is even better.
- eye shadow - dark colors for the lower part, light colors for the upper part of your eye socket - and blend them together.
- eyelashes - thin side of the eyelashses to the outside, thicker part ot the inside (I think...) - use some adhesive to keep them in place.
Taking it all off - use cold cream and rub it in good and wipe it off with paper towels.
Get eye makeup remover to get the liner off - use q-tips repeatedly, a clean one each swipe, until you don't get any black out.
See my photos in the gallery.
Key points:
- use a cream foundation to cover the beardline - don't have to use redman makeup, and use enough to do the job.
- use the excess from covering up your beardline to do the rest of your face - no need to use an excess on your forehead, cheeks, etc.
- use a powder afterwards to set the foundation - just puff it on. Blend the powder to the hairline
- also use the powder to blend in to your neck and upper chest so the colors match.
- use some blush - smile to locate the areas just above your smile lines.
- use a lip liner to outline your lips - follow the edge of your lips - use a color darker than the lipstick you plan on using.
- lipstick is pretty obvious!
- eyeborws - use a brown eyebrow pencil to fill in the curve.
- eyeliner - very tricky - liquid eyeliner can lead to having a line on your eyelid - wait until it dries. Make a thick line on your upper eyelid and WAIT.....keep a q-tip with some foundation on it to erase mistakes! Draw the ends of the oine so they go UP and not down
- lower eyelashes - sketch VERY gently when doing this - draw a line right to the edge of the eyelashes - right into the lashes is even better.
- eye shadow - dark colors for the lower part, light colors for the upper part of your eye socket - and blend them together.
- eyelashes - thin side of the eyelashses to the outside, thicker part ot the inside (I think...) - use some adhesive to keep them in place.
Taking it all off - use cold cream and rub it in good and wipe it off with paper towels.
Get eye makeup remover to get the liner off - use q-tips repeatedly, a clean one each swipe, until you don't get any black out.
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I use Maybelline Nw York, Dream Matte Mousse, New Nouveau, Light Biege Foundation. It covers the beard area very well, as well as cracks in the skin. Got this from my SO, hope I can get a replacement later.
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A major tip about eyelash adhesive was given to me only about six months ago. I used to put it on the false eyelash with a toothpick, so as to get a thin, even line along the lash. Then I'd curve it slightly, and blow on it to help it 'set.' A minute or so, and I'd put it on. I was always being careful not to let it smear onto my eyeliner and eye shadow.
So the end result was that usually one of the lashes would begin to work its way loose before the night was over. I couldn't do the lashes first, because they'd be in the way of the eyeliner. What to do?
My bandmate is a drag queen who's been doing it for 15 or 20 years. I finally thought to ask her about it--she wears heavier eyelashes than I'd ever need.
"That's easy," she said. "The stuff goes on white, and looks terrible. But it dries clear--so you're not messing up the makeup that's already there. "
Wow! What a difference! I put it on heavier, and the glue did smear. But five minutes later, it all disappeared, and the end result was lashes that were firmly in place for as many hours as I needed them to be. The instructions on the brand I use (Andrea) don't mention this at all.
So the end result was that usually one of the lashes would begin to work its way loose before the night was over. I couldn't do the lashes first, because they'd be in the way of the eyeliner. What to do?
My bandmate is a drag queen who's been doing it for 15 or 20 years. I finally thought to ask her about it--she wears heavier eyelashes than I'd ever need.
"That's easy," she said. "The stuff goes on white, and looks terrible. But it dries clear--so you're not messing up the makeup that's already there. "
Wow! What a difference! I put it on heavier, and the glue did smear. But five minutes later, it all disappeared, and the end result was lashes that were firmly in place for as many hours as I needed them to be. The instructions on the brand I use (Andrea) don't mention this at all.
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About 5 years ago I stopped at a Bobbi Brooks counter and started asking the girl questions. She finally asked the obvious and I told her it was for me. Not a problem, she said the store is empty on wednesdays and to come back then. I came back and got a complete makeover + tips. It cost me $250 but now I can put make up on in about 10 min... and get it off much faster just in case. The girls at these counters are interested in selling make-up and not who is buying it. BTW the store was 50 miles away(near where i worked) from the house... always a good idea.
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i have a background in the performing arts and i can tell you that's just enough information to make a mess of this thing! lol
i too went to Merle Norman and it was the best thing i could have done. the saleswoman showed me a lot of different products and i could watch her technique and learn what worked best in terms of color, application, and light.
i got out the door for under $200 - all in product but i wasn't under any obligation to buy - i was just so grateful i felt compelled.
i learned this:
1. always start with a clean surface - you know, shower. shave, etc.
2. apply and let set a clear, clean foundation of skin cream - Pond's works fine - this helps the application and blending and keeps the color from seeping deep into your pores - this is a good time to apply special creams to your lips and eyelids (creams recommended by product or manufacturer)
3. always use clean sponges and when your make-up gets old and stale get rid of it and buy new - you can get skin problems from bacteria in old make-up
4. get brushes - several different sizes with different tensile strengths
5. apply the foundation with the sponge - i start along the jaw line and work up - then i come back and blend down
6. blend, blend, blend - to an even color and texture - you'll probably find you end up with more covering your beard area and much less on your forehead, nose, and cheeks
5. LESS IS BEST - don't expect the foundation alone to do the work - be patient here as the powders and blushes will do magic - just get a clean, even but light slate to work with
6. next steps depend upon the look and activity - a night out, daytime wear, etc - it makes a big difference in whether you lighten under your eyes or do better definition of your nose, etc., etc.
7. powder and brush - i use Bare Minerals and can't recommend it enough - in fact i can often skip foundation entirely with it (btw - you can buy starter kits for BM that include brushes for about $40 US)
8. blend, blend, blend
9. outline lips - regardless of day use or night use you can get lots of mileage with this...just use the appropriate color - darker than the lipcolor is the cardinal rule
10. add lipcolor, pencil or stick - if pencil add a clear gloss over that
11. mascara - can't emphasize enough to make sure it is fresh since adding bacteria around the eyes is a bad idea - hold the applique under the lashes and stroke up slowly while you slow close your eye - but NOT ALL THE WAY! - try to avoid reapplying to already dried mascara as this will cause it to clump lashes together
12. partially close your eye and position the mascara applique to the base of the top side of your lashes and slowly apply outward to the tips
13. for bottom lashes i just use the pointed tip of the applique and lightly brush over them - coming back in the other direction to make sure they are separated and not clumping - allow all this junk to dry before going near your eyes again
14. eye-shadow - caution here - if you are going to take photos stay away from highly reflective shadows - again i love BM products - but there is a lot of creativity here - you can use anywhere from 1 to 3 colors - i use a light color under my eyebrows and blend down to a darker color over my eyelids......great place to play around with color and blending
15. eyebrows - i pluck mine regularly so that to avoid "what happened to you?" comments...but a light pencil a shade darker than your normal hair color will usually do the trick - just add a little at a time - LESS IS BEST
16. blush - look in the mirror - imagine a vertical line from the outside edge of your pupil extending down your cheek - that's your starting point. use very little product unless you want the harlot look (and who doesn't time to time? lol) apply with a brush in an upward and outward motion starting just under the rise of your cheek and sweeping upward to the outside edge of your face - LESS IS WAY BEST
17. finishing powder - use a little and blend, blend, blend
18. practice, practice, practice - skill comes with experience and experience comes with.....practice maybe? lol
lastly there are some theater tricks you can use to make your nose wider, longer, smaller, etc - same with your cheeks and chin. there are tricks to remove bags under your eyes, and make the surface area over your eyes look bigger and fuller......all that comes later!
i too went to Merle Norman and it was the best thing i could have done. the saleswoman showed me a lot of different products and i could watch her technique and learn what worked best in terms of color, application, and light.
i got out the door for under $200 - all in product but i wasn't under any obligation to buy - i was just so grateful i felt compelled.
i learned this:
1. always start with a clean surface - you know, shower. shave, etc.
2. apply and let set a clear, clean foundation of skin cream - Pond's works fine - this helps the application and blending and keeps the color from seeping deep into your pores - this is a good time to apply special creams to your lips and eyelids (creams recommended by product or manufacturer)
3. always use clean sponges and when your make-up gets old and stale get rid of it and buy new - you can get skin problems from bacteria in old make-up
4. get brushes - several different sizes with different tensile strengths
5. apply the foundation with the sponge - i start along the jaw line and work up - then i come back and blend down
6. blend, blend, blend - to an even color and texture - you'll probably find you end up with more covering your beard area and much less on your forehead, nose, and cheeks
5. LESS IS BEST - don't expect the foundation alone to do the work - be patient here as the powders and blushes will do magic - just get a clean, even but light slate to work with
6. next steps depend upon the look and activity - a night out, daytime wear, etc - it makes a big difference in whether you lighten under your eyes or do better definition of your nose, etc., etc.
7. powder and brush - i use Bare Minerals and can't recommend it enough - in fact i can often skip foundation entirely with it (btw - you can buy starter kits for BM that include brushes for about $40 US)
8. blend, blend, blend
9. outline lips - regardless of day use or night use you can get lots of mileage with this...just use the appropriate color - darker than the lipcolor is the cardinal rule
10. add lipcolor, pencil or stick - if pencil add a clear gloss over that
11. mascara - can't emphasize enough to make sure it is fresh since adding bacteria around the eyes is a bad idea - hold the applique under the lashes and stroke up slowly while you slow close your eye - but NOT ALL THE WAY! - try to avoid reapplying to already dried mascara as this will cause it to clump lashes together
12. partially close your eye and position the mascara applique to the base of the top side of your lashes and slowly apply outward to the tips
13. for bottom lashes i just use the pointed tip of the applique and lightly brush over them - coming back in the other direction to make sure they are separated and not clumping - allow all this junk to dry before going near your eyes again
14. eye-shadow - caution here - if you are going to take photos stay away from highly reflective shadows - again i love BM products - but there is a lot of creativity here - you can use anywhere from 1 to 3 colors - i use a light color under my eyebrows and blend down to a darker color over my eyelids......great place to play around with color and blending
15. eyebrows - i pluck mine regularly so that to avoid "what happened to you?" comments...but a light pencil a shade darker than your normal hair color will usually do the trick - just add a little at a time - LESS IS BEST
16. blush - look in the mirror - imagine a vertical line from the outside edge of your pupil extending down your cheek - that's your starting point. use very little product unless you want the harlot look (and who doesn't time to time? lol) apply with a brush in an upward and outward motion starting just under the rise of your cheek and sweeping upward to the outside edge of your face - LESS IS WAY BEST
17. finishing powder - use a little and blend, blend, blend
18. practice, practice, practice - skill comes with experience and experience comes with.....practice maybe? lol
lastly there are some theater tricks you can use to make your nose wider, longer, smaller, etc - same with your cheeks and chin. there are tricks to remove bags under your eyes, and make the surface area over your eyes look bigger and fuller......all that comes later!